Go Be Great! You are a Hound!

Amanda ReynoldsNewport Independent

Thursday

Nov 22, 2018 at 7:53 AM

That’s a Wrap! The Newport Greyhounds had an amazing season! The Hounds hosted the McGhee Owls on Friday, November 16th for the 2nd Round of the 3A State Playoffs. Although the Greyhounds came up short 42-21, the Mighty Hounds fought a great fight! Football has a rich history in Newport. If the seniors reflect over the years of football, surely the memories include toddler size jerseys with favorite player numbers, the first time they attended Pee Wee equipment handout, the move from 6th grade to Jr. High Greypups, the first Spring practice as a sophomore, the first hit as a member of the scout team, and the first time, as well as the last, game played under the Friday Night Lights of Greyhound Field.

Numerous questions come to mind when thinking of those reflections. Did they understand the impact the magic of the orange helmet and football would have on the man they are meant to be? Do they understand the purpose of Coach Reynolds making them adjust the locker in one particular fashion and emphasizing “the little things” ? Do they value the lesson of Coach Hindsley, “Doing Your Job”? Do they understand the sacrifices of the community who support them and make sure their needs are met? Odds are they do!

Character. Discipline. Work Ethic. Brotherhood. Newport Football is not just about the game. 2018 Greyhound team will lose over 10 seniors. Seniors who helped direct and guide the underclassmen, pushed them past the limits set for themselves and added more magic to the orange helmet. Being a Greyhound sets them apart in this world into a brotherhood. One that crosses social, racial and economic boundaries forced on them by the outside world. What does Newport want for these young men? Go into the world and be great! Make a difference! You will forever be a Hound!